Image: Elect Katie Bartel / Former SD33 District Parent Advisory Council chair Katie Bartel says she's turned in her nomination paperwork to run in the upcoming by-election for a vacant seat on the Chilliwack Board of Education.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Chilliwack school board by-election

Former DPAC chair files paperwork to run in upcoming Chilliwack school board by-election

Jan 15, 2025 | 1:56 PM

CHILLIWACK — Former District Parent Advisory Council chair Katie Bartel says she’s filed paperwork to run in the upcoming by-election for a vacant seat on the Chilliwack Board of Education.

Bartel posted on social media today that she turned in her nomination paperwork at Chilliwack City Hall Wednesday morning.

“The nomination papers are in! I officially dropped them off this morning!” Bartel said. “Let’s build a stronger, brighter Chilliwack school system where students thrive, teachers are empowered, and parents feel confident in their children’s education and well-being.”

The only other candidate in the race at this point is former Chilliwack MLA Laurie Throness, who continues to stress academic achievement in his campaign.

“If you agree that the Chilliwack School Board needs to shift its focus back toward academic excellence, vote for me on March 1,” Throness posted in a video reel on January 8.

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Image: Laurie Throness / Former MLA Laurie Throness continues to stress academic achievement in the lead-up to the school board by-election on March 1.

The by-election will be held on Saturday, March 1. The campaign period officially kicks off on February 1 and continues through to general voting day on Mar. 1.

Candidates have until Friday, January 24 to file their nomination paperwork at City Hall on Young Road.